Can You Trademark a Descriptive Business Name?
Can you trademark a business name that’s just your first name plus a word that describes what you sell?
Your shop is online only. You sell on eBay and your own site.
Think of a name like John’s Bicycle Shop. It fits a niche, but it’s still a one-person, home-based business.
Lexington’s Top 5 Resources for Inventors and Entrepreneurs
Hey everyone, thanks for stopping by our Bold Patents page here in Lexington. I want to share a few helpful spots in the city that can make your path as an inventor or business owner a little less lonely.
I’m JD Houvener, the owner and patent attorney...
Can You Patent This Cover?
Is it possible to get a design patent from the USPTO for a form-fitting silicone cover made for a device that’s already patented?
Good question, and a tricky one.
Let’s use a familiar example: AirPods. Apple owns several utility and design patents. Those cover not...
USPTO Eliminates Fast Track for Design Patent Applications
Hey everyone, I’m JD Houvener, patent attorney and founder here at Bold Patents Law Firm. Let’s talk about what just happened.
The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office announced that it will no longer expedite design patent applications. That means inventors who file design patents can’t pay for faster...
Martial Arts Trademark: Protect Your Brand!
You’d be surprised how often I hear this question.
Someone wants to register a martial arts system or dojo name, but everyone keeps saying, “Get a lawyer.”
Then comes the real question: what if you don’t have the money right now? Can you do it yourself through the USPTO?
The short...